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Blanke Family History

Blanke Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Blank.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blanke family from?

You can see how Blanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blanke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Blanke families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Blanke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Blanke families in 1911.
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What did your Blanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blanke. 60% of Blanke men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%

What Blanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Blanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blanke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Blanke. For the veterans among your Blanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blanke in 1948 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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